King of Coins

Upright

Keywords: Wealth; prosperity; power; success; financial stability; benefactor

Events: Financial security; material and spiritual abundance; enjoying the rewards of hard work; self-sufficiency; indulging in life’s pleasures; stable and secure relationships; possessing a strong ability to remain unaffected by external influences

Personality: Considered an important and influential figure by others; highly capable of generating wealth; intelligent; business-minded; authoritative; pragmatic; reliable; socially esteemed; entrepreneur; benefactor

Mental State: Content; at ease; confident; grounded

Advice: Fully enjoy the wealth and success you’ve earned; don’t let external pressures control your life—focus on creating your own world and pursue what brings you fulfillment and happiness

Card Imagery: The King of Coins sits in a lush green garden, one hand gently touching a coin, the other holding a scepter, exuding a relaxed and indulgent demeanor.

Symbolism:

• Armor: The armor visible beneath his robe is reminiscent of The Emperor card. Unlike The Emperor, who wears armor for defense, the King of Coins wears it to highlight his strength, suggesting that he possesses not just external wealth but also strong internal power
• Grapes: Symbolize hedonism, life, and abundance, representing the fertility of the earth and the prosperity of existence
• Chest Emblem: The symbol of the Philosopher’s Stone, representing the pursuit of wisdom, truth, and the transformation of inner spirit into a higher state
• Bull Motif: Engraved on the throne, representing Taurus—symbolizing resources and the ability to achieve tangible success
• Orb Scepter: Similar to the Empress card’s scepter, the orb represents the Earth, and holding it signifies dominion over the material world, symbolizing creation and fertility. Some interpretations suggest that the King of Coins inherits the Empress’s ability to cultivate abundance
• Laurel Wreath: Symbolizes honor, prestige, and outstanding achievements in a specific field

Reversed

Keywords: Greed; control; materialism; exploitation; flaunting wealth

Events: A transition from self-sufficiency to greed and exploitation of others; excessive material desires; becoming stagnant; material wealth without spiritual growth; relationships based solely on financial interests; unethical means to gain wealth

Personality: Ostentatious; materialistic; untrustworthy; deceitful; overly controlling

Mental State: Arrogant; self-indulgent; greedy

Advice: While developing material wealth, don’t neglect spiritual growth; your rigid discipline and controlling nature may be negatively affecting those around you—change your behavior before it’s too late; be cautious of people who prioritize personal gain—avoid being manipulated or deceived

Card Imagery: A. Enjoyment has turned into selfishness, leading to oppression and exploitation of others. B. The King of Coins becomes excessively immersed in material indulgence.

Symbolism:

• Whip: Borrowed from the Lenormand card system, representing control, punishment, and restrictive behavior due to an excessive desire to dominate
• Apple: From the AECATE original Lenormand deck, symbolizing desire. Here, it represents an insatiable appetite—always wanting more, never satisfied

Runic Symbol: Fehu: Represents wealth, abundance, and the creation of a comfortable life